Car Hire In Accrington

Tybow · 14-01-2007, 03:29

We are hoping to come "home" in June and wondered if there was anywhere that hires cars at a reasonable price. Would prefer an automatic. We usually hire at the airport, but we only need one for part of the time we will be in Accrington. I got a couple of names from the internet but there wasn't any prices. Thought one of you may know somewhere.

jedimaster · 14-01-2007, 03:44

yes there are quite a few in accy and blackburn
the best way to find out is yell.com and then phone the companies direct
the only price i could get was for speedy car rental which was from £110 p/w

Tybow · 14-01-2007, 03:58

Jedimaster: thanks for the information about car hire. £110 per week sounds good, is that for an automatic or standard? I will check out that site.

steeljack · 14-01-2007, 04:16

Whenever I go back I have used Greyhound Ford on Whalley rd, not sure if its Clayton or Accrington, top of Dill Hall , yep they have automatics, if you still have a valid UK licence (or European) it may get you a cheaper rate on the insurance
http://www.greyhound-ford.co.uk/contact_us.html
I used Gt. Harwood taxis at 1254-886835 to pick me up at Manchester airport ,

If your coming in from Canada , just a bit of advice , watchout on the bl**dy round-a-bouts, make sure you know which direction traffic is coming from.

steeljack · 14-01-2007, 04:48

note to site moderaters, apologies if any parts of my previous post goes against any on-site advertising rules , if it does please delete, I assure you I have no financial interest in either of the companies I recomended.
thanks

katex · 14-01-2007, 12:12

At work they use B.M.S. in Water Street, and also note that Arnold Clarke, Hyndburn Road/bottom of Dill Hall Lane advertises car hire.

Can't help with rates, but will try and find out for you.

jedimaster · 14-01-2007, 12:30

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Originally Posted by katex

At work they use B.M.S. in Water Street, and also note that Arnold Clarke, Hyndburn Road/bottom of Dill Hall Lane advertises car hire.

Can't help with rates, but will try and find out for you.

aha thats the old bmw garage isnt it
didn't it say from £7 per day

jedimaster · 14-01-2007, 12:30

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Originally Posted by Tybow

Jedimaster: thanks for the information about car hire. £110 per week sounds good, is that for an automatic or standard? I will check out that site.

to be honest not sure on the gearbox

Tybow · 14-01-2007, 15:06

Many thanks for all the replies. I will be checking out all the local ones. I know where Greyhound garage is having lived next door but one to the TOP CLUB for 20 years.
I know what you mean about roundabouts, I usually end-up just going round a couple of times!! That is why I want an automatic I have to think about the roads (opposite side here in Canada) without having to change gear. I did drive for about 5 years in the UK before coming to Canada, and still have a licence (good until I'm 70) but it doesn't have a current UK address, so I usually just use my Canadian one.